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Maylands vs Payneham South

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.0 km apart, on the same open data. Maylands scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

MaylandsPayneham South
Active3055
Safety5076
Wealth7343
Value8040
Parks644
Cafés2887
Transit7060
Green space596
Active & healthy4532
Schools nearby (OSM)3482
Median rent$338/wk $331/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,810,000$1,900,000
House sales this quarter33
Population1,5081,731
Full profile Maylands in full Payneham South in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Maylands safer than Payneham South?

Payneham South scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Maylands or Payneham South?

Maylands has the lower median house price of the two ($1,810,000 vs $1,900,000).

Should I live in Maylands or Payneham South?

Maylands scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Maylands or Payneham South.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →